Discussion Board #7: The Media

Here is your assignment for this week:

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/11/jim-acosta-cnn-white-house-first-amendment.html

https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/07/cnns-jim-acosta-white-house-press-briefing-crusade-journalism/

-Summarize the two articles.

-Analyze an instance where a prior president (Obama, Bush, Clinton, etc.) clashed with the media and how that president’s conduct differs from the approach Mr. Trump has taken. Make sure you cite where you get this information from.

-In your opinion, what is the proper role of the media when dealing with politicians?